ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 30032

Part of Decatur, GA

Pop. 42,948·Dekalb County·144th most expensive ZIP in Georgia

Median rent (all units)

$1,688/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.0%

Month-over-Month

+1.3%

vs US Median

-$244

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ZIP 30032 · $1,688

More affordable than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,350

1 BR

$1,410

2 BR

$1,550

3 BR

$1,860

4 BR+

$2,220

Research median

$1,550/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 30032 usually run 0.7% below trend in December and 0.6% above it in July, about $22 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 30032 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in ZIP 30032 changed +4.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.4%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 30032 rose 50.6% while median household income rose 55% ($40,485 to $62,765). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 30032 is 47.9% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($62,765) is $1,569 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,550); a 3-bedroom is $1,860.

Rank in Decatur

2nd cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in Decatur.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 30021, 5 miles away, rents for 20% less ($1,346/mo), about $4,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 30032. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$20,256/yr

At $1,688/mo median

Location

CityDecatur

StateGA

CountyDekalb County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.0% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30032 (Decatur, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

42,948

Median income

$62,765

Median age

38.4

Renters

43.8%

Age distribution

16.1%

27.8%

25.4%

13.7%

17%

Under 1816.1%

18–3427.8%

35–5425.4%

55–6413.7%

65+17%

Gender

46.7%

53.3%

Male46.7%

Female53.3%

Race & ethnicity

19.9%

67.5%

White19.9%

Black67.5%

Hispanic5.6%

Asian1.6%

Other5.3%

Education (25+)

28%

29.8%

30.4%

No HS diploma11.7%

HS diploma28%

Some college29.8%

Bachelor's+30.4%

Housing tenure

56.2%

43.8%

Owner56.2%

Renter43.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30032 in Decatur, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,229 → $1,688

up 37.3%

Income

$45,436 → $62,765

up 38.1%

Population

45,107 → 42,948

down 4.8%

Renter share

50.9% → 43.8%

-7.1 pts

Bachelor's+

26.7% → 30.4%

+3.7 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 30032 in Decatur, GA has climbed by $459 per month, settling near $1,688 after starting the period at $1,229. Census figures show median household income at $62,765 today, compared with $45,436 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 45,107 to 42,948 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.8% change. About 43.8% of households rent today, against 50.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 26.7% to 30.4%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 30032 covers Decatur, GA. The median rent here is $1,688/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,550/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($62,765/yr), ZIP 30032 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30032?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (about $33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,688/mo in ZIP 30032. The local median household income is $62,765/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30032?

Rent in ZIP 30032 has risen 4.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 30032?

Asking rents in ZIP 30032 are usually lowest in December, about 0.7% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 0.6% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $22 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 30032?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 30032 rose 50.6% while median household income rose 55%, from $40,485 to $62,765. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 30032 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30032 is in the middle among Georgia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #144 of 234 at $1,688/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 30032 changed +4.0%, against a typical +2.4% across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.